PARAPROFESSIONAL - 2 Paraprofessional Positions

Rapides Parish School District • Alexandria, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional will assist teachers with both teaching-related activities and non-teaching assignments. The role involves supporting classroom management, assisting with instruction, and working with students under the direct supervision of teachers. The paraprofessional's schedule will be written, definite, and flexible, and they are expected to report to work as assigned by the principal. The school day and breaks are consistent with those of the teachers, and any scheduled in-service training for aides is considered part of the workday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree; OR At least 48 college credit hours; OR Pass the Para-Pro Assessment

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom management, including reading instructions, supervising lessons, reading stories, listening to oral reading, and checking seat work.
• Relieve teachers for conferences or emergencies.
• Assist with classroom instruction, including helping children who have been absent and supervising individualized programs.
• Work on a one-to-one basis or with groups of children as prescribed by the teacher.
• Assist teachers with activities by checking objective tests, studying and becoming familiar with materials, learning the use and care of audio-visual equipment, reproducing materials, and organizing and filing pertinent materials.
• Assist with routine classroom behavior but are not responsible for student discipline.
• Supervise children outside the classroom under the direction of a teacher or professional staff member (e.g., in the hall, during breakfast, on the bus).
• Understand the principles of child growth and development.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the evaluator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED